Depth Chart Calls

Emmett Johnson to be 2nd on the depth chart

Emmett Johnson impressed the Chiefs' brass in training camp and the preseason and has become the clear handcuff to Kenneth Walker III.

Emmett JohnsonKansas City Chiefs

Michael Penix Jr. to be 1st on the depth chart

The Falcons need Penix to attempt a resuscitation of their offense, and I suspect we might see Penix this week in Atlanta when the Falcons host the Panthers.

Michael Penix Jr.Atlanta Falcons

Brenton Strange to be 1st on the depth chart

Strange remains the team's top pass-catching tight end.

Brenton StrangeJacksonville Jaguars

Rashod Bateman to be 1st on the depth chart

Rashod Bateman could be the Ravens' de facto No. 1 WR when the Ravens host the Saints in Week 2.

Rashod BatemanBaltimore Ravens

Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart

It's only a matter of time before the Browns pull the plug on franchise albatross Deshaun Watson and insert second-year passer Shedeur Sanders

Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart

the Dolphins' season opener made it look as if Douglas might be the team's No. 1 receiver

Caleb DouglasMiami Dolphins

Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart

Black is still clearly the No. 2 running back in San Francisco (sorry, Jordan James truthers)

Kaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ers

Caleb Douglas to be 1st on the depth chart

His training camp connection with Willis carried over into the regular season, making him the early favorite to lead the team in receiving.

Caleb DouglasMiami Dolphins

Chuba Hubbard to be 1st on the depth chart

There’s still time for Brooks to carve out a more significant role as the season progresses, but Hubbard should be viewed as the top back in Carolina.

Chuba HubbardCarolina Panthers

Drew Lock to be 1st on the depth chart

After Sam Darnold suffered a hip injury that knocked him out of Week 1, Drew Lock will likely be the starter against Arizona

Drew LockSeattle Seahawks

Isaiah Likely to be 1st on the depth chart

And Likely, who is the Giants' TE1 after years of backing up Mark Andrews in Baltimore, showed that he can be a steady and dependable target for Dart.

Isaiah LikelyNew York Giants

Deshaun Watson to be 1st on the depth chart

So expect him to remain the starter at least through October — for better or, more likely, for worse.

Deshaun WatsonCleveland Browns

Riq Woolen to be 2nd on the depth chart

He added cornerback Riq Woolen, who had been cast off by the Seahawks, in hopes of patching up the one hole that remained on the unit. Based on the first game of Woolen's Philly tenure, the hole at the CB2 spot is officially patched.

Riq WoolenPhiladelphia Eagles

Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart

Shedeur Sanders could be in the starting lineup by the home opener in Week 3.

Shedeur SandersCleveland Browns

Dontayvion Wicks to be 2nd on the depth chart

Dontayvion Wicks was playing the WR2 role alongside DeVonta Smith.

Dontayvion WicksPhiladelphia Eagles

Devaughn Vele to be 2nd on the depth chart

Devaughn Vele was the second pass-catching weapon in this offense behind only Olave.

Devaughn VeleNew Orleans Saints

Kaelon Black to be 2nd on the depth chart

By the end of the night, Black had established himself as the clear RB2 in this backfield, even with Deebo Samuel working in.

Kaelon BlackSan Francisco 49ers

Laiatu Latu to be 1st on the depth chart

Latu is the undisputed best edge rusher on the Colts' roster, and he proved that in the losing effort.

Laiatu LatuIndianapolis Colts

D'Andre Swift to be 1st on the depth chart

Swift is poised for a massive season as the Bears' lead back.

D'Andre SwiftChicago Bears

Malik Muhammad to be 1st on the depth chart

Muhammad will move to his more natural position on the perimeter (and give the Bears their best three starting-caliber options) when Kyler Gordon finally returns to the lineup.

Malik MuhammadChicago Bears

Germie Bernard to be 3rd on the depth chart

One can assume that rookie Germie Bernard's role in the offense must increase in the coming weeks... Wilson's so-so performance on Sunday may give Bernard a chance to have a bigger role sooner rather than later.

Germie BernardPittsburgh Steelers

Sione Vaki to be 2nd on the depth chart

If Gibbs were to suffer an injury before Pacheco returns, it appears Vaki would be the running back to pick up.

Sione VakiDetroit Lions

Nick Allegretti to be 1st on the depth chart

So that means today, Nick Allegretti joining Good Jones, Matt Goldman would be who I project to be, the active interior offensive lineman for the Washington banners.

Nick AllegrettiWashington Commanders

Dontayvion Wicks to be 2nd on the depth chart

the Eagles are asking him to replace DeVonta Smith as the WR2

Dontayvion WicksPhiladelphia Eagles

Johnny Mundt to be 3rd on the depth chart

If pressed, I would trust Jenkins to start over Mundt

Johnny MundtPhiladelphia Eagles